Surge135 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Nintendo announced today the Better Together Update that would finally bring cross-platform online play to Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch is going to be released digitally and with a physical retail release June 21! This update will also include Xbox Live achievements for the Nintendo Switch! I am super excited for this since it will finally bridge the gap between everyone else already in on the Better Together deal and Nintendo gamers. Granted the few things I have heard about moving from Console Edition to Bedrock Edition isn't the greatest in terms of UI, menus, "annoying" micro transactions, etc., but I don't think I'll have too much trouble with the changes. Anyone else excited to finally be able to play "better together" in Minecraft? Quote Link to comment
Shulk Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I like my simple PC version. I haven't tired a console one yet, but the concept just seems harder and limited. Quote Link to comment
Shadow118 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Nice to see this finally coming out Though im still stuck with the Windows 10 version - should really get around to buying the original off the Eshop though... Quote Link to comment
Surge135 Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Shulk said: I like my simple PC version. I haven't tired a console one yet, but the concept just seems harder and limited. Is your PC version the Java Edition or Windows 10/Bedrock Edition that is included in the Better Together version of the game? 2 hours ago, Shadow118 said: Nice to see this finally coming out Though im still stuck with the Windows 10 version - should really get around to buying the original off the Eshop though... You won't need the Switch version for playing with Cross-Platform players if you have Windows 10. It's already a part of the Better Together version of Minecraft. Once June rolls around and I get the update, you and I could easily play online with our respective versions of the game. No need to get the Switch version, imo. Shadow118 1 Quote Link to comment
Shadow118 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 45 minutes ago, Surge135 said: Is your PC version the Java Edition or Windows 10/Bedrock Edition that is included in the Better Together version of the game? You won't need the Switch version for playing with Cross-Platform players if you have Windows 10. It's already a part of the Better Together version of Minecraft. Once June rolls around and I get the update, you and I could easily play online with our respective versions of the game. No need to get the Switch version, imo. That's true, in a sense But the Switch version is way more portable and easier to take with you than hauling a laptop around At least if i wanted to play on the go it would make more sense in my eyes, i can't imagine or want to haul a laptop with me everywhere just for one game - at least when i get some games i would have options, at least Quote Link to comment
Surge135 Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 19 minutes ago, Shadow118 said: That's true, in a sense But the Switch version is way more portable and easier to take with you than hauling a laptop around At least if i wanted to play on the go it would make more sense in my eyes, i can't imagine or want to haul a laptop with me everywhere just for one game - at least when i get some games i would have options, at least Definitely true in that regard as well. I forgot that having a console version of Minecraft that you can easily take on the go was a major selling point for Minecraft on the Switch. I haven't exactly had much chance to use it's multiplayer beyond my own living room, but definitely can't wait to get to playing with more people whether it be local multi or cross-platform online multi. Quote Link to comment
Shulk Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I have the windows 10 edition. :) Quote Link to comment
Shulk Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I am really looking forward yo the aquatic update. I'm building this really cast metropolitan area of commerce inside a mountain range with glass outlooks and linking glass bridges. It would be awesome to have an Aquarium in the center! Quote Link to comment
Surge135 Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 44 minutes ago, Shulk said: I have the windows 10 edition. Then come June 21 I can upgrade to the Better Together edition on my Switch and play Minecraft with you. Shulk 1 Quote Link to comment
Shadow118 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Ya know, that reminded me that I still not sure if my laptop can handle Minecraft online- haven’t exactly had the best luck with online multiplayer on my end Still should try to get around to testing that at some point - kind of slipped my mind since I first thought of it Quote Link to comment
Shulk Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I checked and it turns out I have the java edition. Which on the plus side I'm going to teach myself how to make data packs Quote Link to comment
Surge135 Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, Shulk said: I checked and it turns out I have the java edition. Which on the plus side I'm going to teach myself how to make data packs Ahh, bummer. Quote Link to comment
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